We are currently seeking dynamic, engaging and knowledgeable speakers. PDC 2024 details are below:
Abstract is a summarized the tentative talk in words (no graphics) and here is the Abstract Template. (Click on File -> Download)
Please fill out the 2024 PDC Speaker/Presenters Abstract Submission Form.
Speaker Types:
➤ Presentation: Each presentation is twenty minutes in total. Suggesting (but no limited) fifteen minutes talk and five minutes discussions or Q&A.
➤ Lightning Talk: Each talk is five minutes with five slides (following one slide per minute rule), and following a few minutes feedback/reflections with the audiences.
A lightning talk is a very short presentation lasting only a few minutes, given at a conference which is unlike traditional style. The main goal is to spark new ideas and interactions across disciplines with fast-paced presentations.
with session chairs for keeping the session is on time, introducing speakers, & handling Q&A.
Each accepted presenter will require a pre-upload of the presentation at least one week ahead of the PDC event. General Guidelines will be posted upon the notification of acceptance.
Session Topics/Focus and suggested ideas (not limited to the list).
❖ Women in Industry
❖ Women in Academia
❖ Technical: Technology and research
❖ Personal and Cultural
❖ Entrepreneurship/Leadership: Team building; Mentoring; Motivation Skill
❖ Others: Bring you own topic or any topics below (not limited to the list, please describe clearly in the abstract)
◆ Working in hybrid strategy
◆ Time Management
◆ Finance Management
◆ Management skills
◆ Mental health
◆ LGBTQ
◆ Race/Gender Equity
◆ Career Preparation
◆ Career Development
◆ Coaching/Mentoring/Mentee experiences
◆ Community Engagement
◆ Communication
◆ Inclusion
◆ Safe Space and Environment Establishing; Belonging
◆ Culture Diversity
◆ Stereotypes
◆ Career and Motherhood
◆ Empathetic Engagement
◆ Authentic Conversations/Humble Acknowledgement
◆ Your Career
◆ Wealth Preservation
◆ Investment Strategies
◆ Ethics as a Working Engineer
If you have any questions, contact Dr. Alice Chien (Chair of the Professional Development Conference) chieny@uci.edu (or pdc@swe-oc.org) or Brittany Galliers (Vice President External) at VPExternal@swe-oc.org.
